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The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authorized_King_James_Version King James version of the Bible] was composed in 1604-1611 AD. | The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authorized_King_James_Version King James version (KJV) of the Bible] was composed in 1604-1611 AD. | ||
King James I of England was also King James VI of Scotland. | King James I of England was also King James VI of Scotland. | ||
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He succeeded his mother, Mary, Queen of Scots, after she was forced to yield the throne to him. | He succeeded his mother, Mary, Queen of Scots, after she was forced to yield the throne to him. | ||
As a Protestant Bible, the | As a Protestant Bible, the KJV treats the [[extra books|seven extra books]] of the [[Septuagint]] as deuterocanonical or apocryphal--books that were not inspired by God and intended by God to be included in the Bible. | ||
== A few favorite verses == | == A few favorite verses == | ||
The King James | The King James Version has shaped the English language.::: It has an undeniable power and beauty, despite its deficiencies as an accurate and complete translation of the Bible. | ||
:: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that ''whosoever believeth'' in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." | :: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that ''whosoever believeth'' in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
* [[Bible translations]]. | |||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authorized_King_James_Version ''Wikipedia,'' "Authorized King James Version."] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authorized_King_James_Version ''Wikipedia,'' "Authorized King James Version."] | ||
* [http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/24/weekinreview/24mcgrath.html "Why the King James Bible Endures."] | * [http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/24/weekinreview/24mcgrath.html "Why the King James Bible Endures."] | ||
Revision as of 16:51, 9 October 2012
The King James version (KJV) of the Bible was composed in 1604-1611 AD.
King James I of England was also King James VI of Scotland.
He succeeded his mother, Mary, Queen of Scots, after she was forced to yield the throne to him.
As a Protestant Bible, the KJV treats the seven extra books of the Septuagint as deuterocanonical or apocryphal--books that were not inspired by God and intended by God to be included in the Bible.
A few favorite verses
The King James Version has shaped the English language.::: It has an undeniable power and beauty, despite its deficiencies as an accurate and complete translation of the Bible.
- "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
- "Ye cannot serve God and mammon."
- "Man does not live by bread alone."
- "Thou shalt not kill."
- "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors."
- "Judge not, lest ye be judged."
Thou, thee, thy
These are second person, singular pronouns.
"Thou" is nominative singular, like "tu" in French: "Thou shalt conceive and bear a son."
"Thee" is accusative singular: "The LORD is with thee."
"Thy" is possessive singular: "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done."
We get all three in the angelic salutation: "The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus."